seizure

American  

[see-zher] / ˈsi ʒər /

noun

1. the act or an instance of seizing. seizing.

2. the state of being seized.

3. a taking possession of an item, property, or person legally or by force.

4. a sudden attack, as of epilepsy or some other disease.

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seizure British  

/ ˈsiːʒə /

noun

1. the act or an instance of seizing or the state of being seized

2. pathol a sudden manifestation or recurrence of a disease, such as an epileptic convulsion

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seizure Scientific  

/ sē′zhər /

1. A sudden episode of transient neurologic symptoms such as involuntary muscle movements, sensory disturbances and altered consciousness. A seizure is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which is often diagnosed on an electroencephalogram.

2. See also epilepsy

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Other Word Forms

• nonseizure noun
• reseizure noun

Etymology

Origin of seizure

First recorded in 1475–85; seize + -ure

Example Sentences

Reports of seizures, confusion, and hallucinations fueled uncertainty among medical professionals and families alike.

From Science Daily

Elliott sees an alignment between the sale, which was held to satisfy some of Venezuela’s creditors, and the White House’s articulated goals of getting U.S. companies repaid for Venezuela’s previous asset seizures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pinon said it was "not clear whether shipments of Venezuelan oil to Cuba will continue," especially in the context of the recent US seizure of oil tankers in the Caribbean.

From Barron's

The Home Office said seizures will begin on Monday at the Manston migrant processing centre in Kent, with technology on site ready to download intelligence from devices.

From BBC

As news of his seizure rippled out, exiled Venezuelans waved flags and celebrated in plazas from Madrid to Santiago.

From Barron's

Related Words

• breakdown
• convulsion
• illness
• stroke